In the past couple of years the world of fintech has exploded. This post looks at 5 companies that are worth the hype. For more info visit www.adamkuettel.net.

1. 5 FINTECH COMPANIES
WORTH PAYING
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2. SOFI
SoFi takes its name from social finance.
Its original mission was to help recent
college graduates refinance their student
loans, but today it also offers mortgages
and personal loans.
The company also offers an Unemployment
Protection program to members who lose
their jobs.

3. BILLGUARD
Billguard helps users track their monthly
spending via an app on their phone.
It also monitors your credit report for identity
theft and sends you notifications about data
breaches.
Most of the app’s services are free, but users
also have the option of paying a monthly fee
to access even more useful services.

4. WEALTHFRONT
Wealthfront is a “robo-advisor.” A robo-
adviser is just what it sounds like: it’s a
wealth management tool that offers
portfolio advice without the involvement of
humans.
Wealthfront uses algorithms to offer advice,
and it's one of the most popular robo-
advisers on the market.

5. SQUARE
Square has made it much easier for
businesses to accept credit and debit cards.
The company was founded by Jack Dorsey,
the founder of Twitter.
Small businesses that may have only
accepted cash in the past can now accept
credit cards due to Square's technology.

6. ROBINHOOD
Robinhood gives customers the ability to
trade stocks and without fees.
The first question people usually ask is “How
does the company make money?”
In September Robinhood introduced
Robinhood Gold which costs $10 a month.
The Gold program gives users the ability to
instantly deposit their money, and it lets them
borrow money as well.